Blue Bird All-american-all-canada 1995

• Recall 1017 [USA]: The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.
  owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began august 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
  also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 10879 [USA]: The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.
  owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
  owner notification began august 24, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 16515 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
  These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
  blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
  vehicle description: rear engine school buses. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 1997.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17363 [USA]: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
  Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
  owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
  system: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. Note: owner who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15593 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.
  These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
  dealers will install a new cam lock plate.
  system: visual; glass; manual window cranks; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: school and transit bus, forward and rear engine vehicles, equipped with rear center emergency window options 0177-00 and 3387-00. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized service and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 14904 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a collision, the side panel of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required fmvss no. 221
  An improper mix of adhesive was applied to the interior side panel joints resulting in the buses failing to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength.":
  dealers will inspect and repair with correct adhesive if the sealer was not cured properly.
  system: structure; body; fmvss no. 221.Vehicle description: transit and school buses.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 18721 [USA]: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
  The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
  dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
  system: equipment; other pieces.Vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17792 [USA]: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.
  Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
  dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
  system: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.Vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.Note: this campaign supercedes blue bird's recall campaign 93v-032.000.If your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please ontact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 16811 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
  The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14.5" as required by fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
  dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.
  system: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. Vehicle description: school and transit buses.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 18225 [USA]: These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
  Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.
  blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.
  system: steering; linkages; arm; pitman.Vehicle description: transit buses.Note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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